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Chad Johnson released from prison

(Fort Lauderdale, FL) -- Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson is out of jail. Johnson's immediate release was ordered after a Florida Circuit Court Judge accepted his apology Monday for slapping his attorney on the rear in court last week.

The former "Ochocinco" was to have served a 30-day term after the judge initially rejected his plea deal to avoid jail time on a probation violation. Johnson said he was sorry for disrespecting the court and had time to reflect on his mistakes.